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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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