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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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