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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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