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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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