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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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