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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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