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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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