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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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