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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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