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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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