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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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