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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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