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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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