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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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