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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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