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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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