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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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