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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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