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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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