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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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