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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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