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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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 available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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