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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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