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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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