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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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