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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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