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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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