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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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