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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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