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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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