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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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