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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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