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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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