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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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