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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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