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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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