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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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