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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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