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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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