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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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