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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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