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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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