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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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