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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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