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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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