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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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