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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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