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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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