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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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