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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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