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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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