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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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