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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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