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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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