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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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