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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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