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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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