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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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