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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important 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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