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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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