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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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