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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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