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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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