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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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