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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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