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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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