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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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