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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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