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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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