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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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