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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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