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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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