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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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