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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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