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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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