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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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