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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies 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 teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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