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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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