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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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