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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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