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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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