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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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