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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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