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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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