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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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