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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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