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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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