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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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