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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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