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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers 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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