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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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