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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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