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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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