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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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