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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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