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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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