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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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