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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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