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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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