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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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