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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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