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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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