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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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