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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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