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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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