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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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