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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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