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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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