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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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