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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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