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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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