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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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