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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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