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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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