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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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