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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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