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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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