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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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