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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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