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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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