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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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