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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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