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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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