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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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