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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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