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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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