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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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