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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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