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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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