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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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