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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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