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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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