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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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