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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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