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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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