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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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