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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key 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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