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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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