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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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