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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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