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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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