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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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