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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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