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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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