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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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