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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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