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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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