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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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