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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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