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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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