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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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