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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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