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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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