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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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