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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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