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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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