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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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