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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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