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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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