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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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