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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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