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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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