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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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