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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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