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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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