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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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