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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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