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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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