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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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