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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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