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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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