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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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