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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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