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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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