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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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