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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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