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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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