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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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