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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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