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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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