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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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