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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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