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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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