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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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