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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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