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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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