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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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