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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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