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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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