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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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