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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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