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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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