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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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