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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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