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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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