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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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