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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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