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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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