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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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