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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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