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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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