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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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