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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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