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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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