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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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