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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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