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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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