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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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