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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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