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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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