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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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