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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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