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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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