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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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