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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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