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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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