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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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