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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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