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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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