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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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