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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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