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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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