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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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