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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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