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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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