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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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