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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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