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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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