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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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