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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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