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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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