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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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