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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses 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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