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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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