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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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