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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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