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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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