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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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