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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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