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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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