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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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