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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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