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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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