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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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