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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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