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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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