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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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