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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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