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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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