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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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