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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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