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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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