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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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