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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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