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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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