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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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