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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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