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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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