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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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