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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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