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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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