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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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