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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about 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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