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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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