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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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