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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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