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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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