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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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