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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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