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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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