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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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