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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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