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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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