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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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