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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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