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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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