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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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