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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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