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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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