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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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