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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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