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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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