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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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