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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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