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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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