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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key 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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