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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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