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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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