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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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