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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high 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 procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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