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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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