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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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