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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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