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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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