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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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