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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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