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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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