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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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