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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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