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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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