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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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