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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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