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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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