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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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