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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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