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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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