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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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