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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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