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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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