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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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