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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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