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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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