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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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