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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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