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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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