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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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