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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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