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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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