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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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