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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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