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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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