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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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