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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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