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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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