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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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