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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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