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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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