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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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