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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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