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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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