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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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