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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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