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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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