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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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