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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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