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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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