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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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