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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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