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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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