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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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