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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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