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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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