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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business 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 in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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