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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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