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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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