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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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