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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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