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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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