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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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