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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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