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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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