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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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