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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand 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 educational resource topics. This exciting 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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