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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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