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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates 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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