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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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