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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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