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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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