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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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