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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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