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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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