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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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