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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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