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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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