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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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