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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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