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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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