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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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