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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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