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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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