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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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