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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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