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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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