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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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