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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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