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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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