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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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