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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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