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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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