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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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