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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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