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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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