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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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