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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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