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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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