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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major 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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