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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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