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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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