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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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