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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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