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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business 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 participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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