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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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