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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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