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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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