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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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