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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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