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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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