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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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