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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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