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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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