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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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