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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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