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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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