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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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