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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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