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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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