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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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