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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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