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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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