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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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