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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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