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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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