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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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