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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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