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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines 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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