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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor 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 electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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