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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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