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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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