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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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