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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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