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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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