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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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