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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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