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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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