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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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