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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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