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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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