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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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