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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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