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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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