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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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