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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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