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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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