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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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