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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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