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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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