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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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