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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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