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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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