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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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