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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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