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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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