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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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