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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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