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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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