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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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