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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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