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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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