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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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