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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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