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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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