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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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