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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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