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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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