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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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