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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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