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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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