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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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