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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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