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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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