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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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