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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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