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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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