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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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