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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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