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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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