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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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