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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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