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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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