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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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