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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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