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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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