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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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