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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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