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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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