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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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