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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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