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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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