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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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