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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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