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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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