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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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