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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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