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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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