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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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