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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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