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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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