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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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