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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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