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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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