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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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