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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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