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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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