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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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