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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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