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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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