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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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