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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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