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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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