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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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