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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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