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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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