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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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