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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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