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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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