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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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