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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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