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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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