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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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