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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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