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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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