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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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